draw scale

[riverrat]

hey, im getting ready to tiller a bow. im building a tiller tree. however, back in the old days i used a bathroom scale to measure weight to draw. problem is, now a days everythings digital. i.e. junk. they dont work the same . you have to step on them once, step off, step back on and get your weight. sheesh, what a complicated mess. does anyone know of a good scale like for weighing fish? somethin you could hook to the string, pull back x amount of inches and get a accurate reading as for how many pounds at that distance of draw? thanks so much. Tony

[PatM]

Yes, They have these things  called bow scales.

[jeffp51]

I have a luggage scale from wallyworld.  Not sure how accurate, but it is consistent, and affordable.  I have seen pictures of others on this sight that look to be using the exact same one.  Hook the hook on the string and pull down.

[Drewster]

Yep, a luggage scale is a good option.  I got one from Amazon that was about $14.00.  It has done a fine job and even has a max weight feature.  It may not be a super precision instrument, but more than adequate for building bows.

[JRMakowski]

paid $8 for mine off Amazon  Etekcity is brand its an El cheepo for sure, but I tested it on 10 ,15 and 25lb weights and it was right there.

[Del the cat]

I have several:-
A big dial type fishing scale that goes up to 220# bought online.
A digital that goes to 99# bought online .
A really cheap dial type luggage scale that goes to 50# was £1 from poundland... I checked it's accuracy against the others and it's good!
Del

[George Tsoukalas]

I use a Hanson hand held scale. I attach it to the end if the rope and pull. The weight registers so I can read it.

[stuckinthemud]

My local fishing tackle shop sells dial scales  - I bought my 50lb scale for £5 - because all the fishermen want digital scales, the old dial scales are really cheap: could be worth 'phoning around see what you can find.

[Knoll]

Am using one of the el cheapo electronic/digital scales. It calibrates exactly to my old bathroom scale. But it's a challenge for these old eyes to read the numbers from 3' away!

[lebhuntfish]

The scale I use is a wild game scale. I found one that goes to 75lbs cost about 12 bucks. This time of the year you can even pick one up at Walmart. I bought mine at my local farm supply.
Patrick

[JoJoDapyro]

I use a game scale. Goes up to 500 pounds for tillering full logs. 

[DavidV]

http://www.wholesale-scales.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=56&gclid=CjwKEAjwyemvBRDFpN3E5_bs9BQSJAA5n8L2JQYAx94l5D-LSwQu39mI5DpiRhXE7iwyfW-zl8BXCRoCuZjw_wcB&zenid=q0468uj4480r5lbm1jkvnugqc5

I use this one but it was more like 5 dollars and free shipping from China. Actually pretty accurate

[bubbles]

Am I the only person who has a bow scale?
Just a spring scale from 3 rivers, has a little nub that stays at the highest recorded weight, so all I need to do is watch the inches as I pull instead of the weight.

[JRMakowski]

Am I the only person who has a bow scale?
Just a spring scale from 3 rivers, has a little nub that stays at the highest recorded weight, so all I need to do is watch the inches as I pull instead of the weight.

Forgot to mention my cheapo does record heaviest weight per session and goes to 110lbs (i like not having to watch scale as pulling it also

[lebhuntfish]

Am I the only person who has a bow scale?
Just a spring scale from 3 rivers, has a little nub that stays at the highest recorded weight, so all I need to do is watch the inches as I pull instead of the weight.

Really? I'll check that out. I may have to get me one.
Patrick